Remo Stars cleared to play home games in Ikenne after ban is lifted
Remo Stars have been allowed to return to their home ground in Ikenne after a ban was overturned by the Nigeria Football Federation Appeals Committee. The club had faced sanctions following crowd trouble during a match against Ikorodu City. Newly appointed coach Usman Abd’Allah will lead the team in their next home fixture. The team is battling relegation and hopes the return to Ikenne will boost their chances.
Match highlights
- The Appeals Committee overturned the banishment order on February 27, 2026, allowing Remo Stars to play at their home stadium again.
- Remo Stars were initially sanctioned and fined N7m after crowd disturbances during their matchday 20 fixture against Ikorodu City on January 14.
- An earlier appeal on January 30 had reduced the ban to five home matches but kept the financial penalties.
- Remo Stars are set to host Katsina United on March 1 in their first home match since the ban was lifted, which will also be Usman Abd’Allah’s first game in charge.
- The club is currently 19th on the table and fighting to avoid relegation with 11 games left in the season.
